Church submits plans for new town in County Durham

The Church Commissioners for England have submitted a joint planning application with Durham County Council for a new community of 1,435 homes east of Newton Aycliffe alongside extensive infrastructure including a new primary school.
The 97.1-hectare Copelaw scheme will feature a series of interlinked neighbourhoods set out around a central spine road. This would connect to sustainable transport options including walking and cycling routes and a bus route that feeds into the local network.
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